December 11, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held
December 11, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the board room of the Administration Office, 634 North Main,
Centerville.  

Regular Board Meeting

Call to order and roll call
President Kevin Wiskus called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson, Kevin Wiskus
   Absent:  Mike Moore, Mike Thomas
Also present were Superintendent Mark Taylor and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts.

Welcome Visitors
Kevin Wiskus welcomed visitors.

Public Forum
There were no public comments.

Approve Agenda
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion
passed unanimously.

Approve minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Carol Heffron to approve the November 20, 2023 and
minutes as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Student Representative Presentation on Green Bandana Project
Student Representative Jacob Cairns was present to discuss the Green Bandana Project.  This is a project that is a peer-to-peer and student-to-teacher initiative that helps identify and assist in providing resources regarding mental health to students.

Review Certified Enrollment
Lisa Swarts gave a review of certified enrollment numbers for the year.  Actual enrollment which consists of all resident students is down by 1.34 students.  Total students (resident and non-resident) provided instruction by the district is down by 22.4. 

Approve First Reading of Board Policies 401.01, 503.01, 503.01R1, 503.02, 503.08R1
The Board reviewed the policies with some recommendations for Mr. Taylor to look at and bring back for the second reading.  It was moved by Carol Heffron and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the first reading of board policies 401.01, 503.01, 503.01R1, 503.02, and 503.08R1 with recommendations.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve First Reading of Board Policies 900 Series  
The Board reviewed the 900 Series with a few items recommended for Mr. Taylor to look at and bring back for the second reading.

Kevin Wiskus left the meeting at 6:54 pm. 

Since the Board President and Vice President were both absent, the Board Secretary called for a motion to elect a president pro-tem for the remainder of the meeting.
It was moved by Tom Johnson and seconded by Carol Heffron to elect Derek Carter as president pro-tem for the remainder of the meeting.  Motion passed unanimously.

It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Carol Heffron to approve the first reading of the 900 board policy series with recommendations.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Early Graduates for 2023-24
It was moved by Tom Johnson and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the list of early graduates for 2023-24 as presented pending completion of final requirements.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Asbestos Abatement Proposals
Two proposals from Site Services Inc. were presented for approval.
1. High School Addition/Demo Project - $29,160
2. Howar Middle School Flooring Project - $28,560
It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Tom Johnson to approve the asbestos abatement proposals from Site Services Inc. as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures 

Resignations
1. Mindy Novotny – Resigning from Study Hall Supervisor at CHS, effective December 11, 2023
2. Kayley Davis – Resigning from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview, effective December 8, 2023.

Employment/Contracts
1. Tye Oden – 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach, Step 8, $2,884.58, effective December 15, 2023, replacing Brian Koehler.
2. Jakob Bauer – H.S. Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, Step 1, pro-rated for 60 of 75 days, $2,258.14.

Sports Officials Contracts – as listed

It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Carol Heffron to approve all personnel items as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Financial Reports
It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Tom Johnson to approve all bills, pay per diem, and financial reports as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Superintendent Report
Mr. Taylor’s report included: sub authorization class numbers so far, upcoming job fairs this spring, Lakeview hallway decorating, IJAG webinar, and VEX competition.

Kevin Wiskus returned to the meeting at 7:04 pm.  

Board Member Takeaways
The Board chose to forego takeaways.

Adjourn 
It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Carol Heffron to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts